17 May 2022
FRA publish quarterly report on Amtrak’s passenger rail operations
The FRA have published the report which is the first to use metrics that provide comprehensive data on the passenger rail performance.
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17 May 2022
FS Group announce 10-year plan to accelerate development
The FS Group have presented a 10-year business plan which offers a long-term vision and investment of over €190 billion, to ensure that infrastructure works are completed on schedule.
17 May 2022
Berner Oberland-Bahnen announce six three-car ABeh 4/8 multiple units
The Berner Oberland-Bahnen believe the new units will further encourage the shift from road to rail when they debut in 2025.
17 May 2022
ÖBB to modernise Wampersdorf station as part of Pottendorfer line project
ÖBB have announced that alongside double track expansion of the Pottendorfer line, the Wampersdorf train station will also be rebuilt.
16 May 2022
Study suggests ways to make train commuting quicker and safer
Research by Aston University has suggested three ways that commuting can be made quicker and safer for passengers.
16 May 2022
Northern introduce ticket machine app to defend against fare evaders
Northern have introduced a new app that will help staff to check the status of self-service ticket machines on the network.
16 May 2022
Safety scheme to improve freight safety launched
More than 15,000 freight locomotives in Britain will be fitted with technology that monitors the condition of wheelsets as part of the safety scheme.
16 May 2022
FRA announce new bipartisan programme to transform U.S. passenger rail network
The FRA have established a Corridor Identification and Development programme to direct federal investments into passenger rail services across the nation.
13 May 2022
HS2 announce first diesel-free construction site
HS2 have announced that the Canterbury Road Vent Shaft site has become their first completely diesel-free construction site.
13 May 2022
Elizabeth line officially receives final approvals from ORR
ORR have officially given London’s Elizabeth line the green light ahead of it’s opening on 24 May 2022.
12 May 2022
Victoria investing in turning recycled materials for railway sleepers
Thanks to a Government investment, recycled plastics will be turned into railway sleepers as part of the Recycling Modernisation Fund.
12 May 2022
PKP Energetyka to develop green hydrogen energy storage system
PKP Energetyka’s energy storage system will allow them to produce, store and use green hydrogen for railroad purposes.
12 May 2022
HSRG publish new report on how to shift air travellers to rail
HSRG’s report sets out a four-point plan on attracting more passengers to rail from short haul flights in the UK.
11 May 2022
Great Northern open sustainable station cycle hub in Bedfordshire
Great Northern have opened a cycle parking hub at Biggleswade station in Bedfordshire to help promote greener travel across the community.
11 May 2022
Chiltern Railways launch new Delay Repay compensation scheme
Chiltern Railways have launched a new compensation scheme on their website which will make it easier for customers to claim refunds on delayed journeys.